The treasurer is thetownship’s accounts receivable department. All money that comes into the township must come in through the treasurer. The treasurer works closely with the clerk who is considered the township’s bookkeeper.

In addition to being a voting member of the board of trustees, a treasurer’s duties include the following:

Receives all receipts, deposits township revenue, and is a signer on all accounts

Collects taxes on behalf of the township and other tax-levying units

Calculate distributions for real and personal property taxes

Invests surplus funds in approved depositories

Prepares financial statements

Delivers tax certificates to township supervisor and county clerk prior to September 30th each year